Oct. 25-26, 2024
Duke Divinity School
Durham, NC
All schedule sessions of the CWS will be in Goodson Chapel in Duke Divinity School
Parking is available in the Chapel Parking Deck, but will cost $2/hour or $12 per day.
The CWS hotel will be determined shortly
Registration: $40 (regular), free for students
The Charles Wesley Society (CWS) is excited to re-launch the Society after a few years without a meeting. Members old and new are encouraged to join us for this meeting as we explore the past, present, and future trajectory of Charles Wesley studies. We are thrilled to have scholars from across the Wesleyan tradition. Please join us in October for this important event!
Keynote Presenters Include:
Dr. Ted C. Campbell,
Southern Methodist University
Dr. Christine Johnson
Asbury Theological Seminary
Dr. S T Kimbrough, Jr
Duke University
Dr. Randy L. Maddox
Duke University
Dr. Jonathan A. Powers
Asbury Theological Seminary
Fr. Timothy Kimbrough
Duke University
The Schedule:
Friday Evening
6:30 PM – Welcome – Dr. Ryan N. Danker
6:40 PM- First Presentation, Dr. Randy Maddox: “Charles Wesley Studies: A Quarter-Century of Advancements (and Beyond)”
7:45 – 8:45 PM – Hymn Sing with Dr. S T Kimbrough, Jr. and Fr. Timothy Kimbrough
8:45 PM – Reception
Saturday, November 9
9:00 AM – Morning Prayer
9:30 AM – Second Presentation, Dr. Chris Johnson: “Ah, Lovely Appearance of Death”
10:30 AM – Break
10:45 AM – Third Presentation, Dr. Jonathan A Powers
Lunch on your own (multiple venues throughout Duke’s campus)
1:00 PM- Fourth Presentation, Dr. Ted C. Campbell: “Charles Wesley’s Heritage of Hymns as Deep Methodist Culture”
2:00 PM – Break
2:15 PM – Business Meeting of the CWS